Xbox One: Microsoft explains why it doesn’t include a headset

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Xbox One consoles will not be bundled with headsets because it comes with Kinect, Microsoft has said. The company has issued a statement on the matter

In a statement to Ars Technica, a Microsoft official said, “Xbox One does not include a pack-in headset accessory.

“Each Xbox One includes the new Kinect sensor, with a highly sensitive multi-array microphones designed to enable voice inputs and chat as a system-level capability, both in-game and with Skype and other experiences. For gamers who prefer a headset, we have a variety of offerings that you can find on the Xbox Wire.”

Sold separately, the Xbox One Chat Headset has not been priced, but it is confirmed as having mono sound, a directional mic, volume control and a mute button.

Kinect does have cameras sure, but it’s no use to people who want to play a shooter and who doesn’t want to have the sound of gunfire blaring across their home while their kids are trying to get some kip.

What do you think of this matter? Let us know below.

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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2013/06/26/xbox-one-microsoft-explains-why-it-doesnt-include-a-headset/

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PathosPosted:

It seems as if it's one step forward two steps back with Microsoft. They had a good thing going with the whole renewing their DRM policy. Now they lay this poop on me.

Flog_GnawPosted:

id rather have a head set

BleachPosted:

This sucks. Everyone hates the mic on the Kinect. Microsoft... Stop **** up the xbox one.

Mrs_ZambiesPosted:

That is extremely dumb, no privacy

MattRyanPosted:

Not buying an Xbox One, if I was I would just buy a gaming headset like I always do though, so no big deal really.

ScizorPosted:

Great, so now I won't even be able to play the game while the Nephew naps because all they'll hear is "**** YOU. I'M IN FAZE. YOU'RE BAD YOU ******* KID.". This isn't going to go well.

TaigaAisakaPosted:

ImJustNova They will say they improved the mic when we all know its the same as the 360 kinect


They will probably improve it to some degree but nothing that major. We'll have to wait and see I guess.

StrikingPosted:

Gump Do you think astros will work for this console?



no headset from the 360 is going to be compatible with the xbox one its already been confirmed.

WispPosted:

Do you think astros will work for this console?

ObiwonPosted:

Potion Regardless of what you guys say the kinect mic always will be horrible, its like talking on speaker phone, when your phone is on the other side of the room
I agree. It's really dumb we can't just use our old headsets....